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The purpose of life is to always continue growing. And more often than not we can benefit from a new perspective, a different way of understanding things, a piece of wisdom that somehow unravels a deep understanding within. That's what this blog is all about.

The struggle, the fight to control our thoughts, the uncomfortable sensations in our legs, the battle inside that tells us we should be doing something else, this is dumb, we can't do it. The same happens in life.

The patterns in our thoughts are repetitive, they don't change, they are like a drill in your brain that disconnects you from reality, from inner peace. They keep telling you the same things over and over. Everybody has their own personal repertoire.

But the thing is, those thoughts, as annoying as they are, are completely powerless. Those nasty, self-sabotaging words we tell ourselves don't even exist, they last a millisecond and disappear.

So how do they cause so much havoc in our life?

Because instead of letting them pass like a leaf in the wind, we get fixated, we start analyzing them, hating them, questioning them and ultimately believing them.

By trying so hard to get rid of them, we give them power.

Whatever you allow to stay in your world (inner and outer) long enough, will eventually become so familiar, that you'll accept it, embrace it, and then you won't remember who you are without it.

Think about it. Think of a friend, a habit, a belief, that you hated at the beginning, couldn't stand them. Then slowly you start thinking, well... maybe it isn't so bad. Look! I kind of like it after all!

Our brains are made to adapt in order to survive, your mind will find ways to rationalize why that is ok, how that fits into your identity. and so you adopt it.

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​AnaPaula Penalva

​I am a lover of adventure, travel, people and nature . Studied psychology and then got a Master in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. My greatest calling has always been helping and healing. I've worked with people in prison, newborns, teenagers, the elderly, you name it. ​I've also lived in 3 countries, married an amazing man and have 2 kids that keep me on my toes. I believe in always finding the best in people and helping them find that in themselves.